فَٱلْيَوْمَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلْكُفَّارِ يَضْحَكُونَ 34
Translations
So Today those who believed are laughing at the disbelievers,
Transliteration
Fa-al-yawma alladhina amanu min al-kuffari yadhhakun
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the Day of Judgment when the believers will laugh (in joy and vindication) at the disbelievers, witnessing the fulfillment of Allah's promises and the consequences of rejecting faith. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this laughter symbolizes the believers' delight at their salvation and the disbelievers' punishment, representing the ultimate triumph of truth over falsehood. Al-Qurtubi notes that this laughter is not mockery but rather a manifestation of joy at divine justice being served.
Revelation Context
Surah Al-Mutaffifin addresses those who defraud in weights and measures, and this ayah concludes the surah by depicting the ultimate fate of believers versus disbelievers on the Day of Judgment. It provides hopeful reassurance to the believers being mocked in Mecca that they will ultimately be vindicated when the Hour comes.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'The believers will laugh on the Day of Judgment at the disbelievers' (related to this theme in various hadith collections). Additionally, Hadith Qudsi mentions Allah's promise to elevate the believers and humiliate those who reject Him (Sahih Muslim and Tirmidhi).
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah reminds believers that worldly mockery and persecution by disbelievers is temporary, and that ultimate justice and vindication await them in the Hereafter. It encourages steadfastness in faith despite present trials, knowing that Allah's promise is certain and the end result will favor those who believe.